Refusing to accept the death sentence delivered from his doctor, along with his AIDS diagnosis, Dallas electrician Ron takes matters into his own hands. Fighting the system, and death, he begins importing medication for AIDS patients and himself.
Matthew McConaughey (Ron), Jennifer Garner (Eve), Jared Leto (Rayon), Denis O'Hare (Dr. Sevard), Steve Zahn (Tucker), Michael O'Neill (Barkley), Dallas Roberts (David), Griffin Dunne (Dr. Vass), Kevin Rankin (T.J.).
Dallas Buyers Club begins with some good character introductions, bringing us up to speed on Ron's life so far. A homophobic racist electrician, Ron takes an AIDS diagnosis hard but becomes determined to beat the disease. Forming the Dallas Buyers Club to import non-FDA approved drugs into the U.S. for AIDS patients, Ron is fighting the law, the drug companies, and even society on some levels. The story that is told is amazing, disturbing in some ways, and entertaining throughout.
McConaughey's physical transformation for this film was amazing, and it is impressive he could still deliver a solid performance. Garner was enjoyable and did fairly well. Leto was amazing and played well with McConaughey. The remainder of the cast was solid and entertaining.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds all felt like 1985 and were perfectly fitting. Action was mild but good. Dialogue had nice depth throughout. Sound and soundtrack are decent.
Overall Dallas Buyers Club is a well done biographical drama with solid performances by the cast and a story that translated well to the big screen. Those who enjoy a drama with good depth should enjoy this one, as should anyone interested in the illegal AIDS drug trade of the 80's.
Save this one for adults folks. The film contains some strong sexuality, violence and gore, foul language and persistent drug use.
Released: 2013
Reviewed: 1.22.18
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Biography, Drama, Biographical Drama, Films based on True Stories
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Matthew McConaughey (Ron), Jennifer Garner (Eve), Jared Leto (Rayon), Denis O'Hare (Dr. Sevard), Steve Zahn (Tucker), Michael O'Neill (Barkley), Dallas Roberts (David), Griffin Dunne (Dr. Vass), Kevin Rankin (T.J.).
Dallas Buyers Club begins with some good character introductions, bringing us up to speed on Ron's life so far. A homophobic racist electrician, Ron takes an AIDS diagnosis hard but becomes determined to beat the disease. Forming the Dallas Buyers Club to import non-FDA approved drugs into the U.S. for AIDS patients, Ron is fighting the law, the drug companies, and even society on some levels. The story that is told is amazing, disturbing in some ways, and entertaining throughout.
McConaughey's physical transformation for this film was amazing, and it is impressive he could still deliver a solid performance. Garner was enjoyable and did fairly well. Leto was amazing and played well with McConaughey. The remainder of the cast was solid and entertaining.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds all felt like 1985 and were perfectly fitting. Action was mild but good. Dialogue had nice depth throughout. Sound and soundtrack are decent.
Overall Dallas Buyers Club is a well done biographical drama with solid performances by the cast and a story that translated well to the big screen. Those who enjoy a drama with good depth should enjoy this one, as should anyone interested in the illegal AIDS drug trade of the 80's.
Save this one for adults folks. The film contains some strong sexuality, violence and gore, foul language and persistent drug use.
Released: 2013
Reviewed: 1.22.18
Star rating: 4 out of 5
Genre: Biography, Drama, Biographical Drama, Films based on True Stories
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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